Douglas Johnson

Lead Project Coordinator @Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

US

Orchestrates executive level presentations and offered substantial writing and project assistance to the executive leadership team.Name-selected to serve as interim Vice President within the Information Technology Business Operations Department.Offers strategic council and assistance to department directors in preparation for team meetings with executive leadership.Assumes responsibility escalating critical issues to the Department Vice President, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.Spearheaded the coordination with project managers to revise and monitor 48 strategic initiatives spanning five departments (add number of personnel).Spearheaded the successful implementation of a streamlined process utilizing SharePoint, fostering enhanced collaboration and efficiency among a 50 members team, thereby meeting departmental deadlines.Championed open and transparent communication with executive leadership, proactively addressing concerns and/or challenges within projects.Orchestrated the development of corrective action plans to uphold compliance within the IT department.Pioneered the Culture Club initiative spanning all organizational IT departments, significantly elevating employee engagement and extending positive impact to workforce of over 500 employees.Proactively monitors compliance impacts, identifying interdependencies with strategic planning initiatives and takes decisive measures to mitigate risks.Oversees the implementation of corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of compliance issues and alignment with overarching organizational goals.Oversees policy and procedure modifications, engaging with subject matter experts (SMEs) to guarantee comprehensive and widely disseminated compliance directives.Communicates and monitors project outcomes to stakeholders, while assessing change management impacts and maintaining consistent communication with affected departments.

Clark Atlanta University

BA, Communications

University of Maryland Global Campus

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General